A French boulle and ormolu style cabinet late 19th century. The cabinet is decorated in the 'Boulle' style with pierced-cut brass, red tortoiseshell inlay, against a black 'Ebonized' patinated finish. The front and sides are decorated with ormolu upper and lower frieze, grotesque masks lower base and and similar masks on the sides of the cabinet. Height 110 cm; width 73 cm; Depth 38 cm